A leading law firm with offices in Canterbury & Chatham are looking to recruit experienced legal secretaries to work in their private client team, with a specific focus on will & probate matters.

Main responsibilities

• Answering calls, liaising with clients, taking clear and precise messages and passing on to the relevant fee earner
• Administration to include daily filing, digital transcription (Bighand), responsibility for client files, photocopying, scanning, preparing mail and enclosures, and arranging client visits.
• Diary management, booking meeting rooms and arranging meetings
• Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client documentation and information.
• Attending client meetings and accompany fee earners on home visits when needed

About you

• You must have prior experience as a legal secretary, working in a private client team.
• You will be proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel and other packages that may be relevant to the role
• You must possess a high level of organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Fast and accurate typing speeds
• You will possess the ability to interact sensitively and compassionately with clients

For further information, please contact Lydia Walker on 07720945185 or lydia@bluepelican.com

I recruit legal support roles across Kent & Sussex, so if this opportunity isn’t quite right, please get in touch to discuss other options.